Fort Smith EMS Director Released From Hospital

Fort Smith EMS Director Released From Hospital

The director of Fort Smith EMS was released Thursday evening from the hospital after he was involved in a head-on collision Wednesday.

Tim Hearn, 53, said he suffered a fractured sternum, clavicle and hand after his and another vehicle collided on Massard Road about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Hearn was driving a Nissan Juke south on Massard near Moody Road when a Ford Focus driven by 66-year-old Pamela Killough struck Hearn’s vehicle coming from the opposite direction. Both were wearing seat belts, according to Sgt. Daniel Grubbs with the Fort Smith Police Department.

Killough reported falling asleep at the wheel and was cited for careless driving, Grubbs said.

The two were taken to Mercy Fort Smith where they were listed in fair condition, according to the hospital’s spokeswoman Laura Keep. Killough also has been released.

Hearn stated Friday via text message he felt “really sore but grateful and blessed to have survived.” Hearn said he hopes to return to work soon.